{"id":20516,"date":"2021-04-02T15:31:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T15:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=20516"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Alcohol Make You Retain Water: Here&#8217;s What Causes A Puffy Face The Morning After"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#What_Is_Water_Retention\" >What Is Water Retention?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Congestive_Heart_Failure\" >Congestive Heart Failure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Capillary_Damage\" >Capillary Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Kidney_Disease\" >Kidney Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Liver_Disease\" >Liver Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Low_Protein_Levels_in_Your_Blood\" >Low Protein Levels in Your Blood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Fatal_Lung_Conditions_Like_Emphysema\" >Fatal Lung Conditions Like Emphysema<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Signs_Of_Water_Retention\" >Signs Of Water Retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\" >Does Alcohol Make You Retain Water?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Why_And_How_Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\" >Why And How Does Alcohol Make You Retain Water?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#How_Long_Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\" >How Long Does Alcohol Make You Retain Water?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Can_Water_Retention_From_Alcohol_Cause_Weight_Gain\" >Can Water Retention From Alcohol Cause Weight Gain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Is_Water_Retention_Similar_To_Bloating\" >Is Water Retention Similar To Bloating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Remedies_For_Water_Retention\" >Remedies For Water Retention<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Movement\" >Movement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Feet_Elevation\" >Feet Elevation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Trying_A_Low-Salt_Diet\" >Trying A Low-Salt Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Hydration\" >Hydration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#Treatment\" >Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-alcohol-make-you-retain-water\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could it be that my puffy fingers and legs are caused by my behaviors with alcohol? This is one of the questions many people wake up asking after a night or two of having a few drinks. That might seem far-fetched, I know, but how else can you explain the sudden swelling in your feet, legs, and arms while all you did was have a few drinks? Turns out this theory is not far-fetched. Some effects of alcohol may lead to symptoms such as those you might be experiencing. So, in this article, we will guide you to answer the question: does alcohol make you retain water?<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will comprehensively discuss what water retention is, its causes, and its link to alcohol intake. All our explanations are evidence-based, which makes them reliable to use to justify your answer. Read on and feel free to jot down some points to help you answer the question on if indeed alcohol causes water retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Water_Retention\"><\/span><b>What Is Water Retention?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever heard people relating their puffy feet and fingers to water retention? Ever wondered how this theory works? Well, let us find out! To begin with, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-while-fasting\/\">water<\/a> or fluid retention occurs when there is a problem in one or more of your body mechanisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is not just any other body mechanism. It is the body mechanism responsible for maintaining your body fluids. The different body systems that help in maintaining healthy fluid levels include your kidneys, the lymphatic system, circulatory system, and those that deal with your hormonal factors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/187978\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a problem arises in these systems, you may experience water retention. It is also known as Edema. Edema affects any body part, and for a couple of reasons (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/187978\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37998 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does alcohol make you retain water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Congestive_Heart_Failure\"><\/span><b>Congestive Heart Failure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your heart isn\u2019t operating effectively, your blood pressure also tends to change. As a result, you may experience fluid retention. You will, therefore, have swollen ankles, feet, or legs. You might also retain fluids in your lungs, causing breathing difficulties or a long-term cough (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/187978\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capillary_Damage\"><\/span><b>Capillary Damage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capillaries refer to the tiny blood vessels responsible for fluid balance management in your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/187978\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If they happen to be damaged, the result could be edema. They might be damaged, for example, by various medications like those for high blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the capillaries are damaged from these medications or the pressure in the vessels becomes too much, edema occurs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/pulmonary_edema\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, in some cases, capillary damage might result from an existing condition known as leaky capillary syndrome (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/187978\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><b>Kidney Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney diseases may also cause edema, especially if they cannot remove enough sodium and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-lemon-water-challenge\/\">water<\/a>. In this case, pressure in the blood vessels starts building up, eventually causing water retention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If edema is caused by kidney disease, you could experience edema swelling signs in your legs and around the eyes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liver_Disease\"><\/span><b>Liver Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver diseases or liver cirrhosis is also another major contributor to edema in your abdomen. Long-term alcohol intake causes what is known as liver cirrhosis. Liver cirrhosis ultimately leads to a lack of proteins and congestion in your liver. When this happens, the pressure in your blood vessels increases, causing fluid to seep out into your abdomen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37997 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does alcohol make you retain water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Protein_Levels_in_Your_Blood\"><\/span><b>Low Protein Levels in Your Blood<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your blood lacks protein albumin, fluid may leak out of your blood vessels quite easily. The lack of protein albumin may be from extreme malnutrition or liver and kidney diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fatal_Lung_Conditions_Like_Emphysema\"><\/span><b>Fatal Lung Conditions Like Emphysema<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water retention, especially in the legs and feet, may also be caused by severe lung problems. Such a condition happens when there is high pressure in the lungs, resulting in edema. This condition can be in combination with a high heart rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/alcohol-weight-gain\/\">Alcohol Weight Gain: How The Consumption Of Alcohol Leads To An Ever-Growing Waistline<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37996 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does alcohol make you retain water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_Of_Water_Retention\"><\/span><b>Signs Of Water Retention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, some various observable signs and symptoms can help with alerting you to whether or not you have edema. Please note that the primary symptoms of water retention in your body are swelling and overall discomfort (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/187978\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling is the most observable signs and is common in your feet, legs, ankles, and hands (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/edema\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You will tend to swell in different areas depending on where the water is retained. For example, as mentioned earlier, your legs and area around the eyes may swell if you retain fluids in your kidneys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In light of this, you may try to connect the dots regarding why you have puffy fingers. Puffy fingers and feet are mostly associated with water retention arising from alcohol intake. When edema appears mostly in your arms and legs, it is referred to as peripheral edema (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is the most common situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling is the only sign of edema. Other common and early signs of peripheral edema especially include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having arms or legs that feel either full or heavy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A feeling of tightness or warmth around the skin where edema occurs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble moving any joint around the area with edema<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing a sensation of tautness or pain in the surrounding area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dent signs whenever you press around the area with the swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37995 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does alcohol make you retain water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><\/span><b>Does Alcohol Make You Retain Water?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people, perhaps even you, consume alcoholic beverages to feel good. No one wants to consume or drink anything that might have dire consequences the following day. Unfortunately, the only way this can be guaranteed is by abstinence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the last thing you want after a night of fun and a few drinks is swollen feet and fingers, this may happen anyway. These are some of the possible consequences of alcohol consumption, which also happen to also be the signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\">water<\/a> retention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/187978\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, water retention occurs when some systems do not function properly to help with the proper maintenance of your body fluids. Alcohol might be the reason why some of these systems do not function as they are supposed to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_And_How_Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><\/span><b>Why And How Does Alcohol Make You Retain Water?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it. Whether it is chronic or acute alcohol consumption, the fact is that alcohol intake could compromise your kidney function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6826793\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In particular, it may result in liver cirrhosis, which we discussed earlier and ranked among the causes of edema.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand how alcohol causes water retention, you have to first comprehend the role of the kidney. The kidney tubules are responsible for maintaining your body\u2019s water and electrolyte levels in equilibrium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6826793\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, this may be affected by various factors, including excessive alcohol intake and different fluctuating needs of your body. Under the influence of alcohol, the tubules may tend to retain excess water, which then causes swelling in your feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen feet are among the first observable signs of water retention. Luckily, you can try some home remedies to deal with edema. However, if this is left untreated, it may cause more damage. Your kidneys may deteriorate following alcohol dependence or abuse, as well as causing liver disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6826793\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37994 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does alcohol make you retain water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><\/span><b>How Long Does Alcohol Make You Retain Water?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One major effect of alcohol consumption on your body is the increased urge to urinate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/mental-health\/addiction\/ss\/slideshow-alcohol-body-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you drink <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-water-benefits\/\">water<\/a>, your brain has the ability to release a hormone that prevents your kidneys from producing too much urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when liquid is too much alcohol, your body tends to do the opposite. Your brain stops releasing that hormone that restricts your kidneys from making much urine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/mental-health\/addiction\/ss\/slideshow-alcohol-body-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The result is that you have a bigger urge to use the bathroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might leave you severely dehydrated by the end of the night. Over time, drinking heavily may wear your kidneys down (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/mental-health\/addiction\/ss\/slideshow-alcohol-body-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing this, you should not wait to discover how long you retain water because of alcohol. Instead, Medical News Today advises you seek medical help if the swelling persists past 2 days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323265#alcohol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is because persistent and severe swelling past such a timeline might indicate something is wrong with your heart, kidney, or liver (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323265#alcohol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Water_Retention_From_Alcohol_Cause_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>Can Water Retention From Alcohol Cause Weight Gain?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truth be told, weight is one of the most sensitive subjects in today\u2019s society. Almost everyone is out looking for ways on how to either lose weight or maintain their ideal body weight. It has created a weight-loss buzz, further increasing the weight-loss trend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the things that people want to keep away from are products that could result in weight gain. Sadly for alcohol lovers, alcohol is one such product. However, people are uncertain about how alcohol precisely causes weight gain. Most think it is related to the type of alcohol one drinks, while others believe it is strictly from water retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When having <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/times-to-drink-water\/\">water<\/a> retention, alcohol is only responsible for your water weight. Due to the imbalance in your salt to water ratio, your body is forced to hang on to any extra fluid (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/whats-water-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When this happens, it leads to edema and increased water weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, water weight is temporary. According to WebMD, it magically melts away when your kidneys restore the salt-water balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/whats-water-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Despite this, alcohol can still cause weight gain. This is not through water retention but instead is based on the calories you consume on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol is high in calories and abusing it may make you surpass your daily energy requirements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/alcohol-and-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As we all know, the key to weight loss is maintaining a calorie deficit. This is rendered impossible if you drink heavily or abuse alcohol. So, instead of shedding pounds, you could end up gaining more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37992 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does alcohol make you retain water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Water_Retention_Similar_To_Bloating\"><\/span><b>Is Water Retention Similar To Bloating?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have heard some people referring to water retention from alcohol as alcohol bloating, or vice versa. It makes you wonder if these two concepts are similar. Truth be told, these are two different concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, water retention occurs when <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-challenge\/\">water<\/a> is retained in specific areas of your body. However, bloating occurs when air or gas is trapped in your gastrointestinal tract (GI) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325778\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The primary cause of alcohol bloating in your stomach tends to be gastritis. Its most common characteristic is inflammation in the lining of your stomach (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325778\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike with water retention, you will hardly notice bloating by seeing swollen feet or arms. Instead, you will experience the following symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325778\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach bloating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the answer is no. Water retention is not the same as alcohol bloating. These are two different health problems with different causes, symptoms, and remedies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-wine-make-you-fat\/\">Does Wine Make You Fat? The Truth About Alcohol And Weight Gain<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37991 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remedies_For_Water_Retention\"><\/span><b>Remedies For Water Retention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that you can often treat water retention even in the comfort of your home. So, do not wait until the edema symptoms are severe to now start looking for water retention remedies. You can implement any of the following remedies, depending on their signs and symptoms. Remember to ask for a go-ahead from your physician before you adopt any of these remedies. Without further ado, the remedies include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Movement\"><\/span><b>Movement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe it or not, moving around may help you specifically address your swollen feet. In most cases, the cause may not be water retention from alcohol intake but instead edema arising from limited movement (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is likely to happen if you spend the majority of your day sitting down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result of limited movement, pressure in your legs and feet blood vessels increase causing fluid retention. Try to move around to keep your blood in circulation. This will limit any swelling in your legs, feet, or ankles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feet_Elevation\"><\/span><b>Feet Elevation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing throughout the day may also cause water retention in your legs due to increased pressure in your leg blood vessels. One best home treatments to tackle swollen feet following such a cause is elevating them. Note that you have to make sure that the feet are elevated above your heart (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323265#alcohol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37990 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trying_A_Low-Salt_Diet\"><\/span><b>Trying A Low-Salt Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best methods of beating water retention according to Medical News Today is the consumption of low-sodium foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320603\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). According to the site, excess sodium in your body causes immediate water retention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because your body must maintain a balanced sodium-to-water ratio for proper functioning. However, with excessive sodium intake, this balance is disrupted. It thereby makes your body hold on to water when you consume too much salt (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320603\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid the fatal consequences of water retention, you are advised to watch your daily sodium intake. You should avoid eating more than 2, 300 milligrams of sodium in a day according to Medical News Today (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320603\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, the reality is that an average American will consume more than 3, 400 milligrams of sodium daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320603\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This rate is extremely high when compared to the recommended limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37988 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does alcohol make you retain water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydration\"><\/span><b>Hydration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other best home remedy to reduce water retention or edema is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lemon-water-health-benefits\/\">drinking enough water<\/a>. Instead of drinking alcohol, try to substitute this drink with water. Unlike any other alcoholic beverage, water does not contain any calories. So, you are certain that it will not contribute to extra calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinking-water\/\">drinking water<\/a> will lower your water weight. The reasoning behind this is that dehydration is the reason why your body holds on to extra water. This is because of the lack of incoming water. So, when you drink enough water, your body does not retain it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320603\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, hydrating improves the functioning of your kidneys. This allows them to flush out excess sodium and water that may be resulting in edema. So, try to hydrate as frequently as possible. If you struggle with hydration, try to flavor your water to increase your quantity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use citrus fruits or mint leaves to flavor your water. Try to keep away from sugary drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37989 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"does alcohol make you retain water\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment\"><\/span><b>Treatment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A doctor may also recommend treatment as the best measure to deal with water retention. For example, the healthcare provider may propose taking diuretics as the mode of treatment. They might also recommend other treatment measures or medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment will vary depending on what type of edema you have (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/159111#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There are various types of edema including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/159111#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pulmonary edema.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This type of edema is excessive fluid retention in the lungs leading to breathing difficulties. This may result from conditions such as acute lung injury or congestive heart failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Peripheral edema.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This primarily affects the legs, ankles, feet, arms, and hands. It leads to swelling, movement difficulties, and puffiness in the affected area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Macular edema. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a severe complication of diabetic retinopathy. There would be swelling in your macula, an area in your eye responsible for comprehensive and central vision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cerebral edema.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This occurs in the brain and may result from various potentially life-threatening reasons. Its main symptoms include partial or whole vision loss, neck stiffness or pain, headaches, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, and mental state or consciousness changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does alcohol make you retain water? The answer is yes! Excessive drinking makes your kidneys hold on to excess water in response to a lack of suitable water. Consequently, you experience the symptoms of edema, or what is popularly known as water retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, water retention may also be caused by other factors including kidney and liver diseases, capillary damage, and congestive heart failure. Always consult with a doctor when you experience water retention signs and symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Alcohol_Make_You_Retain_Water\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/alcohol-and-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and weight loss: What to know<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6826793\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol\u2019s Impact on Kidney Function<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1997, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes and signs of edema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/edema\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edema (Pitting)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/159111#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything you need to know about edema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/mental-health\/addiction\/ss\/slideshow-alcohol-body-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Alcohol Affects Your Body<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320603\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to lose water weight naturally<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/pulmonary_edema\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary Edema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325778\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about alcohol bloating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/187978\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about water retention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/whats-water-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s Water Weight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Am I Retaining Water?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323265#alcohol\">Why are my feet swollen?<\/a> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Could it be that my puffy fingers and legs are caused by my behaviors with alcohol? This is one of the questions many people wake up asking after a night or two of having a few drinks. That might seem far-fetched, I know, but how else can you explain the sudden swelling in your feet, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":20526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-20516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Does Alcohol Make You Retain Water: Here&#039;s What Causes A Puffy Face The Morning After - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does alcohol make you retain water? 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This is one of the questions many people wake up asking after a night or two of having a few drinks. That might seem far-fetched, I know, but how else can you explain the sudden swelling in your feet, legs, and arms while all you did was have a few drinks? Turns out this theory is not far-fetched. Some effects of alcohol may lead to symptoms such as those you might be experiencing. So, in this article, we will guide you to answer the question: does alcohol make you retain water?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">We will comprehensively discuss what water retention is, its causes, and its link to alcohol intake. All our explanations are evidence-based, which makes them reliable to use to justify your answer. 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